Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islanders
People Cluster: Polynesian
Language: Tongan - (ton)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism
Country: United States
Also found in: American Samoa; Canada; Fiji; New Zealand; Tonga; Vanuatu
Population: 29,000
Global Population: 207,550
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical
Overview: The Tongans of United States, numbering 29,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Polynesian people cluster within the Pacific Islanders affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 207,550 in 7 countries. Their primary language is Tongan. The primary religion practiced by the Tongans is Protestant Christianity, a tradition that emerged from the Protestant Reformation. Protestants reject the idea of papal supremacy, instead stressing the authority of scripture alone, justification by faith alone, and salvation through Christ alone.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available